Construction Manager

Carrington West; Manchester; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance (£5,590)

Matched pension contributions

Private healthcare

Annual bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Carrington West is assisting a leading Tier 1 Water/Wastewater contractor in appointing a Construction Manager for a major Manchester site. You will provide senior operational leadership across civil works, ensure safety, quality and programme delivery, and drive best practices across the region.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will oversee construction activities, allocate resources, manage Temporary Works and lifting operations, and maintain strong client relationships across multiple

Qualifications

• SMSTS certificate and site safety management experience.
• CSCS Black Card required for site access.
• First Aid at Work is preferred.
• EUSR SHEA Water and EUSR Water Hygiene cards are required.
• Degree or equivalent in construction discipline is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage construction delivery teams across a major Manchester site.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Provide senior leadership across civils, Temporary Works, lifting operations and construction methodologies.
• Allocate regional resources to support project delivery.
• Support Operations Managers, Programme Managers and Project Managers across the framework.
• Drive Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality performance across schemes.

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS Black Card

First Aid at Work

EUSR SHEA Water

EUSR National Water Hygiene

Education

Degree or equivalent in construction

Job description

Job Title: Construction Manager

Location: Manchester

Salary: Up to £80,000 Per Annum (DOE) + Car/Car Allowance Package- Package details below

The Company:

We are working in partnership with a leading Tier 1 Water/Wastewater contractor delivering major infrastructure works across the United Utilities Water framework. Due to continued growth and an expanding capital delivery programme, they are looking to strengthen their senior leadership team with the appointment of a Construction Manager.

This role will initially oversee a major clean water site in Manchester. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will provide senior operational leadership across the project, ensuring construction activities are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and to the highest quality standards.

You will play a key role in driving SHEQ performance, construction methodology, resource allocation, programme delivery and operational consistency across multiple complex civils and water infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage construction delivery teams across a major delivery site.
• Ensure all projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget
• Provide senior leadership across civils, Temporary Works, lifting operations and construction methodologies
• Allocate regional construction resources effectively to support project delivery requirements
• Support Operations Managers, Programme Managers and Project Managers across the framework
• Drive high standards of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality performance across all schemes.
• Conduct regular site visits, maintaining visible leadership and enforcing site standards
• Review construction programmes, challenge productivity and identify opportunities for improvement and innovation
• Standardise working practices and promote best practice across the region
• Support pre-construction activities and provide constructibility input into tenders and delivery strategies
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders and the wider project teams
• Provide guidance and support around Temporary Works, lifting operations, excavations, process safety and other high-risk construction activities

About You

Skills/Experience

• Extensive experience within the Water/Wastewater treatment industry
• Proven experience managing multiple large-scale construction projects
• Strong civils construction background within regulated infrastructure environments
• SMSTS
• CSCS Black Card
• Degree or equivalent qualification within a construction-related discipline
• EUSR SHEA Water card
• EUSR National Water Hygiene card
• First Aid at Work

Package For The Successful Candidate:

• Company car or car allowance (allowance - £5,590)
• Matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare / medical insurance
• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays